Healthcare Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Swanage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Swanage is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering high-quality care in the Minor Injuries Unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical settings, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of safeguarding procedures. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a caring, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to follow instructions safely and effectively.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing and paramedic staff in providing care.
• Provide care under supervision, including dressings and observations.
• Contribute to a safe environment for effective care.

Skills

Clinical observations skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Excellent communication

Team working skills

Competence with IT skills

Wound care experience

Awareness of safeguarding procedures

Time management

Education

Willingness to attend training

Completion of mandatory training

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated healthcare assistant to join our busy Minor Injuries Unit at Swanage Hospital.

This is a part time post of 15.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

To assist register nursing and paramedic staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.

To be actively involved in providing care for patients who attend the minor injury unit in support of and supervised by an urgent care practitioner, including undertaking simple dressings, clinical observations, and other interventions as required.

Working as part of a small well established team, providing a high standard of compassionate and person centred care.

To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment for effective care.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Experiance within a healthcare setting

• Existing clinical observations skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Competence with IT skills
• Ability to follow instructions in a safe and effective manner
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Wound care experience
• To have knowledge of adult and child safeguarding procedures

Being able to work under pressure during an emergency

• Experience in a healthcare role
• Experience with a Minor Injuries Unit

Time management

• To be able to manage own time in an effective way
• To be able to manage own ledger of patients

Education and training

• Be willing to attend training required for the role
• To complete relevant mandatory training.
• Previous experience in wound management

Compassion and empathy

• To be able to show compassion and empathy to others.
• To have an awareness of safeguarding of adults and children

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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